Energy
Generate. Store.Use it intelligently.
Generating your own energy is only part of the picture — when and how it is used matters just as much.
Explore solar, storage and energy management, and how they work alongside heating and controls.
Energy areas
- SolarPhotovoltaic generation sized around roof, orientation and demand.
Battery StorageStoring generation or off-peak electricity for use later in the day.
Energy ManagementMonitoring and control that shifts use to the cheapest, cleanest times.
Renewable GenerationOn-site generation considered as part of the whole home.
Why energy matters
A home that workswith its own energy.
Generation, storage and controls become far more useful in a home that already has low demand. Together they influence running costs, resilience and how a household uses electricity through the day.
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Demand before generation
Reducing what the home needs makes every panel and battery go further.
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Orientation and shading
Roof direction, pitch and overshadowing shape what a solar array can realistically deliver.
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Timing matters
Storage and smart controls let a home use its own generation instead of exporting it.
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Plan for future demand
Vehicle charging and electrified heating change the picture, so leave headroom.
What to think about
Key decisionsfor energy.
Energy systems reward planning. These are the areas most worth thinking through before specifying equipment.
Generation
Array size, roof area and mounting method set the ceiling for what can be produced on site.
Orientation
South, east and west arrays produce differently through the day, which affects how useful the output is.
Storage
Battery capacity should reflect household patterns rather than simply being as large as possible.
Demand and tariffs
How and when a household uses electricity determines how much a system can save.
Controls and monitoring
Visibility of generation and use makes it much easier to act on it.
Future demand
Heat pumps and vehicle charging are worth allowing for in cabling and capacity now.
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Insights on energy
Articles, guides and project stories.
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- GuideThe 10 Decisions to Make Before You Start Building a Home
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- 04HeatingHeat pumps, hot water, underfloor heating, controls
- 05Ventilation + Air QualityMVHR, ventilation, air quality, air sealing
- 06EnergySolar, battery storage, energy management, generation
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